The street art scene has got us excited in 2008. So many brilliant urban activities and different forms of expressions has seen the day through the city’s sphere all around the world. It’s hard to pick one out above the rest. However Banksy’s Pet Shop in New York has to be one of the highlights of the 2008 street art scene, along with the multi-international Cans Festival celebrating the art of the spray can in London this year.
The face of urban art is ever changing, which is why this art form is constantly re-inventing itself, constantly developing new forms of expressions. From graffiti, to posters, to stencils, to ongoing projects and guerrilla campaigns, just look to the streets if you want to find fun, innovative, creative and cutting edge ideas.
28 Innovative Urban Art Activities in 2008

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Guerrilla Sunshine-Spreading
The 'I Love You' Project

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3D Street Art for Pedestrian Safety
Auckland City Council PSA Gets Creative for Awareness

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Street Art History Lessons
Pure Evil Pearly Kings
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Star Wars Graffiti
Street Art From a Gallery Far, Far Away
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Street Art Scams
The Banksy Pet Shop
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Public Graffiti Parties
The Cans Film Festival
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Felt Pen Street Art
Ozmo Wall Paintings at Pure Evil Gallery
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Post-Apocalyptic Romanticism
Social Commentary Street Art from Boxi
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Black & White Stencil Portraits
Street Art By Sten & Lex
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Voting with Gum
“Who Sucks The Most” Guerrilla Street Elections
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Giant Urban Artvertising Contest
Diesel Wall
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Street Art Collectives
Burning Candy
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Street Art Cartoon Makeovers
BLOC28 by Disney
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Miniature Public Art
‘Little People' in London
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Wrecked Cars as Street Art
Grecian Guerrilla Beautification
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Polka-Dotted Trash Bags
Street Art for Awareness
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Norwegian Street Art
Government-Funded Graffiti
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Big Buck Pop Art
Banksy's Kate Moss Sells for $150,000
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Street Art Spray Can Invasions
Subversive Urban Art by DFace
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Subway Street Art
The Take a Seat Project
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Knitted Street Art
Territorial Stitched Signs
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Plushy Roadkill as Street Art
Stuffed Animals to Shock Viewers
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Self-Evaluation Street Art
The Sidewalk Psychiatry Project
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Street Artists as Authors
Calma by Stephan Doitschinoff
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Elfin Graffiti Invasions
"Elfvis" Street Art Attack in Auckland
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Religious Street Art
Public Prayer Booths
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Urban Eco Swings
Stockholm Street Art
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Urban Art Mashups
Pure Evil & Miss Bugs Collaboration
Related Ideas
Collaborative Patterned Tote Bags
Marc Jacobs Unveils a Special Design of the Tote Bag
Canvas Tote NYC Pop-Ups
Lands' End Launched a Personalization Concept Pop-Up Shop in New York
Distorted Furniture Street Art
Alex Chinneck Designs the Surrealism First Kiss at Last Light
AI-Inspired Digital Art Programs
Scorpios and HOFAA Gallery Introduce 'Evolving Perspectives'
90's Archival Footwear Pop-Ups
Dr. Martens Hosted a 'Buzz Bus' in NYC
Parisian Airport Pop-Ups
Moët Hennessy's Paris Concept Event Featured Travel Exclusives
Groundbreaking AR Posters
Wall's Out-of-Home Ads Make AR Experiences Unmissable with WinDOOH Tech
Statement Street Art
Alex Chinneck’s Surreal Street Art Transforms Bristol's Urban Landscape
Plush Flower Exhibitions
Cj Hendry's Flower Market Features Custom Floral Designs
Illustrative 420 Campaigns
Vizie Unveils His Latest Work for Grassroots' 420 Campaign
Pop Art Beer Branding
Budweiser and Sir Peter Blake Collaborated on a New Can
Beautified Community Spaces
Sephora Canada's Beauty at The Bentway Revitalizes Outdoor Space
AI-Generated Soup Can Art
The Campbell’s 'pAIntings' Initiative is Inspired by Artistic Greats
Cactus-Inspired Urban Skyscrapers
This Danish Skyscraper Features a Spiky Facade Design
Artistic Spray Paint Events
Rust-Oleum Will Debut Artist-Friendly Rust-O with an Exciting Event
Creative Play Pop-Ups
The Sharpie Studio Offered Opportunities for Creativity at SXSW
Playful Modern Art Shows
Brent Estabrook Debuts 'Storytime' at the Maddox Gallery in Switzerland
Personalized Embroidery Pop-Ups
Battersea Power Station's Botanical Atelier Enhances Spring Style
Creativity-Fostering Art Events
POSCA Becomes Secret Walls' Official Paint Marker
Artful Updated 70s Apartment
Oikonomakis Siampakoulis architects Forms the Art Curator's Apartment
Vibrant Design Collections
Ali Beletic and Her Studio Launch the Neon Primitivism Series
Hydrating Outdoor Billboards
Gatorade's BPM Pay Panels Replenish Urban Athletees on the Go
Psychedelic Sculptural Art Installations
The Frank Stella: Recent Sculpture Exhibition Opens in NY
Street Art Metaverses
LG OLED & Shepard Fairey Teamed up for a Frieze Los Angeles Exhibition
Battle-Style Art Events
Secret Walls Relaunches its 'The Art of Competition' Tour
Urban Sneaker-Inspired Exhibits
Museum of Graffiti Introduces the Sneaker Stories Pop-Up Exhibit
Colorful Educational Art Installations
Mario Cucinella Architects Displays Sparking Change
Free Outdoor AR Exhibitions
Window Wonderland is Running Until January 31st in the Junction
Creativity Time Capsules
Crayola's Campaign for Creativity Reunites Adults with Childhood Art
Colorfully Inflatable Art Installations
This Year's BlowUp Art The Hague Marks its Third
Contemporary Smartphone Exhibitions
Ester Bruzkus Architekten Designs 'The World in My Hand'
Vibrant Inclusive Playground Exhibitions
Wade and Leta Presents the Falling Into Place Exhibition
Graffiti-Painted Beer Packaging
1664 x André Saraiva Debut a New Vibrant Collaboration
Pollution-Removing Murals
This Campaign Sucks by Dentsu Brings Awareness to London's Air Quality
Pop Art Creative Collections
The KAWS + Warhol UT Collection Caters to Art Lovers
Creativity-Inspiring Kids Campaigns
Cra-Z-Art Inspires Young Creative Beauty-Focused Campagn
Graffiti Artist-Made Rare Sneakers
Nike and Stash Breathe Life Back to Retro Sneaker Models
Paper-Inspired Artful Museums
Bjarke Ingels Group Designed the Museum for Papirkunst
Artful Cork Installations
Liz Diller, Eduardo Souto de Moura & Yves Béhar Present City Cortex
Tactile Soap-Adorned London Shops
A New Aesop Outlet Features an Installation in London
Immersive Hotel Art Installations
The St. Regis Venice Introduces 'Terrazza 365º Azzarret'
Visual Museum Campaigns
MoMA’s New Museum Campaign Transforms NYC into an Art Lover’s Paradise
Concept-Driven Public Art Installations
Ivan Toth Depeña Unveils Photon/s in Downtown Charlotte
Futuristic Residential Neighbourhoods
18 Blackfriars Road Boasts Vibrant Public Spaces
Quirky Santa Murals
Cushelle Brings Holiday Cheer with Self-Care Encouraging Artwork
Perception-Challenging Art Exhibitions
Raise the Moral Studio Presents the Becoming Familiar Show
Creator-Friendly Initiatives
Patreon Lights Up Times Square with Creator-Centric Billboard
Personalized Pint Pop-Ups
The World of Guinness Created Community During the Holiday Season
Vibrant Artist Pop-Up Books
Poposition Press Brings Life to the Keith Haring Pop-Up Book
Dynamic Art Exhibitions
The 'Art in Motion' Exhibition Features Moving Artworks
Revamped Museum Brand Identities
The Brooklyn Museum Has Updated Its Branding Aesthetic
Inflatable Vibrant Art Installations
ENESS Creates an Inflatable Forest Dancer Exhibition
Lunar New Year-Inspired Noteboooks
Moleskine Adds New Designs to the 3 Artists, 3 Countries Series
Burgeoning Psychedelic Art Movements
The Chambers Project/PACT Embrace the Psychedelic Movement
Playful Creativity-Focused Campaigns
Sharpie® Launches the World is Your Canvas Tour
Modernism Birdhouse Exhibitions
Andu Masebo and Rio Kobayashi Create the Dwellings Project
Global AI Art Contests
Shutterstock and the UN Partner for the Canvas of the Future
Pop Art-Style Blocked Portraits
Ai Weiwei Presents Ai in Red Made from Bright LEGO Bricks
Community-Centric Art Galleries
The Tableau Gallery Will Host a Roster of Designe
Colorful Textile-Inspired Design Projects
Yinka Ilori Debuts Projects at ART on THE MART & NeoCon
Sweeping Culture Centers
Zaha Hadid Architects Presents the River Culture and Art Centre
Sensory Explorative Art Exhibitions
Chromasonic Presents the Making Sense of Color Exhibition
Bright Celebratory Olympic Posters
Ugo Gattani Illustrates Paris 2024 Posters Honoring Landmarks
Airport-Based Retro Art Installations
Hong Kong Hosts Twilight of the Warriors: Walled In
Online Lifestyle-Inspired Street Festivals
The Xiaohongshu Street Life Festival is Exciting
Digital City-Inspired Art Works
New Digital Art is on Display in Grand Central Station
Graffiti Artist-Collab Streetwear
JA ONE XTC Joins Awake NY On a New Range of Apparel
Artistic Libation Campaigns
The Madrí Excepcional 'Paint Your Pint' Competition Challenges Fans
Exploratory Art Exhibits
The Saga of the Department Stores Exhibit Explores Shopping’s Evolution
Art-Appreciating Hazy IPAs
The 'Urban Solace' Features Stunningly Surreal Can Art
Statement Wall Covering Collections
Wolf-Gordon Presents a Capsule of El Muro Wall Coverings
Artful Illusory Ads
giffgaff's Large-Scale Illusion Artwork Challenges Inattentional Blindness
Church-Housed Art Galleries
Greg Mike Expands Beyond His Well-Known Street Art and Murals
Spray Can Fragrances
Step Aboard's Chicago Perfumes Pay Homage to Works of Art
Street Artist Digitalized Exhibitions
LG OLED and Shepard Fairey Showcase Digital Street Art
Hip-Hop-Influenced Art Installations
B-side: (Broken) Memory and Remix Presents the BRIC House
Creatively Sponsored Art Events
Sharpie is Sponsoring the Upcoming Art Battle Event in Los Angeles
Nostalgic Art-Inspired Postal Stamps
The New USPS Stamps Celebrate Art and Pop Culture
Whimsical Bright Creative Workspaces
Publicis Groupe's New Workspace is in New York's SoHo
Sustainable Futures Exhibitions
SCI-Arc is Presenting 'Views of Planet City' in September
Outdoor Floral Sculpture Installations
These Sculptures at Kew Gardens Are Made by Marc Quinn
Tech-Forward Contemporary Art Exhibitions
SPACES Was Organized by HOFA Gallery and PhillipsX
Scannable Skincare Murals
The Ordinary's Interactive Augmented Reality Mural Promotes Bodycare
Inequalities-Focused Exhibition Forums
Triennale Milano Marks Its 24th International Exhibition
Outdoor Toronto Film Festivals
The Lavazza IncluCity Film Festival is Back from June to July
Free Urban Adventure Games
Adventure City Games Launches a Consumer-Focused Initiative in BC
Public Bench Interpretation Exhibitions
Eight Designers Form the Works in Progress III Show
Toronto Culture Festivals
Big on Bloor Festival is Back for Its 17th Year
Street Art-Adorned Perforated Footwear
Crocs Joins Futura Laboraties on a New Set of Shoes
Painting-Inspired Artful Cars
The New BMW Art Car Takes the M Hybrid V8 As the Canvas
Artfully Inspired Home Renovations
Reflect Architecture Designs the North Drive House in Toronto
Contemporary Collectible Designs
COLLECTIBLE Will Debut in New York City in September
Temple-Inspired Striking Galleries
Abin Design Studio Designs a Gallery with Temple Themes
Recycled Phonecase Art Installations
Casetify Creates Public Displays for Journey to Re/Birth
Immersive Audio-Visual Installations
180 the Strand Unveils Its Latest Exhibition, 'Reverb'
Creative Sun Safety Installations
Giant Beach Installation is a Reminder to Practice Sun Safety
Modern Art Design Auctions
BILLINGS is Set to Hold Its Summer Modern Art + Design Auction
Interactive Typo Art Installations
Pasha Radetzki Creates the Love-Ego=LOV in New York
Sculptural Wooden Art Exhibitions
Joel Shapiro Presents His Out of the Blue Exhibition in NY
Elegant Artful Townhouses
Jorge Brown Cott Designs a New Art-Centric Brooklyn Townhouse
Subway-Lined Waved Panels
Ateneo Used 3D Tech to Form Sculptural Walls Around Wuyuanwan Station
Vibrant Public Art Installations
Rico Gatson's Installation Brings Life to Penn Station
Electric Heritage-Based Apartments
Yana Molodykh Renovates the Landscape Alley Apartment
Artwork-Inspired Vibrant Watches
Swatch and Tate Join Forces on the Gallery Collection
Broken Bike Lock Furniture
Design Students Showcase the People and Places Exhibition
Celebratory Anniversary Exhibitions
K-Way Celebrates 60 Years with an Immersive Display in Milan
Skate Culture Initiatives
The Bunt Jam Hosted By Vans Celebrates Toronto's Skateboard Community
Earth Brick Arts Centers
Hassell and Localworks Design the Bidi Bidi Performing Arts Center
Artful Four-Poster Bed Installations
Uchronia Creates the Day Bed Installation in Paris
Contemporary Art Puzzle Sets
LEGO's Modern Art Building Set is a Great Buildable Decor
Shaded Modern Outdoor Furniture
mmcité street furniture Designs the UFO Shelter for Outdoors
Alleyway-Inspired Art Centers
Neri&Hu Completes the New Bund Performing Arts Centre
Boundless Art Exhibitions
The Frameless Experience Showcases Iconic Art Beyond Reality
Brick-Centric Art Exhibitions
Floris Wubben Designs the Brick Collection at the Future Perfect
Urban Green Space Overhauls
Four of London's green spaces will receive a makeover
Basketry-Informed University Facades
Heatherwick Studio Designs a Building for Universidad Ean
City Exploration Apps
Concrete is a Social Exploration App Inviting Users to Discover Their City
Artistic QR Codes
QR Artwork Directory Creates QR Codes That Boost User Engagement
Bright London Typeface Installations
Yinka Ilori Showcases Good Things Come to Those Who Wait
Regional Arts Competitions
The BE OPEN Art Initiative Spotlights South Asian Artists
Research Artful Experimental Projects
Foscarini Forms the HABITUS Art Project with a Team
Hotel-Led Vintage Markets
The MOB Hôtel Hosted a Vintage Market, an Eco Conference and Workshops
Building Block Art Exhibits
LEGO will Host The Art of the Brick Expo in Singapore
Mysterious Painted Car-Door Auctions
Banksy's Crazy Horse Artwork Goes to Auction
Permanent London Art Installtions
Yayoi Kusama Presents Her Infinite Accumulation Piece
Empowering Artful Basketball Courts
Na Chainkua Reindorf Creates Bright Art for NYC Courts
Tropical Modernism Stage Designs
A Team of Designers Form a South Asian Stage at Glastonbury
Urban Design Card Games
Open Urban Practice and ŞANALarc Create the City Making 101 Game
Politically Artful Textile Shows
Barbican Hosts Unravel: The Power and Politics of Textiles in Art
Whimsical Sculptural Furniture Series
Micah Rosenblatt Presents the City Block Series in Art Show
Contemporary Design Fair Expansions
The Fair COLLECTIBLE is Expanding to New York City
Water Flow-Inspired Art Buildings
MAD Designs the Waterfront Nanhai Arts Center in Guangdong
Metal Sheet-Facade Book Stores
Wutopia Labs Designs the Shanghai Book City with a Dynamic Facade
Artful Dockside Installations
London Festival of Architecture Gets Benches for Pews and Perches
Nature-Inspired Urban Art Installations
Kriskadecor Adds New Artful Installations to its Offices
Youth-Oriented Arts Camps
QNB is Set to Unveil an Eco-Friendly Arts Camp for Kids 4-14
Archaeological Protection Initiatives
The Remains of the Curtain Playhouse are Uncovered in London
Knitted New York Subways
The Straphangers Lounge Recreates the New York Subway with Crochet
Salon-Honoring Joint Exhibitions
Signe Hytte Curates the Enter the Salon Exhibition in Copenhagen
Contemporary Permanent Art Displays
Cj Hendry Introduces the HOOPS Tree Installation in Miami